rabidly

In extreme fervor

Rabidly means with extreme, almost irrational intensity—like someone infected with rabies.

A rabidly partisan commentator attacks opponents with foaming hostility.

Fans can be rabidly devoted to a team.

The word always suggests fervor pushed past reasonable limits: He rabidly defended conspiracy theories that had long been debunked.

fanatical

zealously

With extreme devotion

devotedly · maniacally · single-mindedly · dogmatically · extremist · partisan · ideologically · uncompromisingly · staunchly · fiercely

intensely

passionately

With intense emotion

fervently · intensely · voraciously · insatiably · relentlessly · aggressively · vigorously · emphatically · unwaveringly · doggedly

frenzied

wildly

Without control or moderation

feverishly · deliriously · madly · berserk · uncontrollably · chaotically · furiously · violently · convulsively · spasmodically

Opposites
intensity/extremity of manner

rabidlymoderately

To a limited degree

mildly · temperately · lukewarmly · half-heartedly · casually

rationality of approach

rabidlyrationally

In a logical manner

reasonably · sanely · thoughtfully · level-headedly · sensibly

emotional temperament

rabidlycalmly

In a tranquil manner

peacefully · serenely · placidly · tranquilly · composedly

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